AL MUWAIJI, AL AIN
Samira Kh 
- Renting property
- Buying property
- Getting around
- Hotels in Al Muwaiji
- Schools & clinics
- Malls & restaurants
- Qasr Al Muwaiji
- Things to consider
- FAQs
ABOUT AL MUWAIJI
Al Muwaiji is a residential district in Al Ain located in the central part of the city. The neighbourhood offers apartments and villas in a unique configuration for sale and rents purpose. The dynamic environment and the availability of numerous amenities within the boundaries of the district offer a convenient lifestyle for both families and singles. It is also home to one of the notable heritage sites of the city, Qasr Al Muwaiji.
IN A NUTSHELL
- A family-friendly residential community in Al Ain
- Houses many facilities for a convenient lifestyle
- Residential properties include apartments and villas
- Qasr Al Muwaiji is located in the residential district
- Home to recreational facilities and leisure venues
- Close to the UAE-Oman border
NEIGHBOURHOOD
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Al Muwaiji is a family-friendly community that is packed with supermarkets, mosques, schools and community parks. The residential community caters to the essentials of life including hospitals and educational centres. As for residences, one can find a range of apartments and villas in different layouts. Al Muwaiji is located on the eastern end of the emirate and close to the Oman border. It has a well-connected transport system providing ease to accessing neighbouring areas of the emirate. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street runs within the community that connects the district to E95, one of the major highways in the UAE.
PROPERTIES IN AL MUWAIJI
Properties in Al Muwaiji consist of apartments and villas. The apartments in the neighbourhood are available in 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom configurations with a coverage area of 579 sq. ft. to 2,500 sq. ft. The bedroom in these flats has built-in wardrobes and an attached bathroom. Other features include a spacious living area, a well-equipped closed kitchen and a dedicated parking spot on the ground floor. The shared amenities such as a park and gym are other features of these residential units.
Villas in Al Muwaiji come in 3 to 8+ bedroom layouts and are spread over an area of 1,500 sq. ft. to 6,450 sq. ft. They have an expansive living area, a small backyard, a balcony, a covered parking area inside the house and a maid’s room with a bathroom.
RENTAL TRENDS IN AL MUWAIJI
| Apartment Type | Average Rental Price in AED |
|---|---|
| 1-Bed | 29,000 |
| 2-Bed | 36,000 |
| 3-Bed | 53,000 |
| 4-Bed | 66,000 |
| Villa Type | Average Rental Price in AED |
|---|---|
| 3-Bed | 64,000 |
| 4-Bed | 83,000 |
| 5-Bed | 82,000 |
SALE TRENDS IN AL MUWAIJI
Villas for sale in Al Muwaiji are available for those interested in investing. One is expected to pay AED 2.5M to AED 3.9M to purchase a 6-bedroom villa in the community.
MOST POPULAR COMMUNITIES IN AL MUWAIJI
Al Muwaiji has a wide range of residential options including apartments and villas spread over different sub-communities. As per collected data, Al Manaseer fares as the most popular community in the neighbourhood. Al Manaseer is home to Al Basra Park and Al Ain Co-Op Society. In terms of residential properties, the neighbourhood offers apartments in 1, 2 and 3-bedroom layouts. One can rent an apartment in Al Manaseer in a price range of AED 24k to AED 60k.
Majlood, AL Ruwaikah and Oud Bin Saghan are other popular sub-districts of the residential area.
HOTELS IN AL MUWAIJI
Hotels in Al Muwaiji are:
- City Seasons Al Ain
- Alfa Almror Hotel
City Seasons Al Ain is a 4-star hotel featuring 89 well-appointed luxury rooms. Listed among the best hotels in Al Ain, it is a perfect choice for business executives and leisure travellers looking for a long stay in the area. All the rooms in the hotel are provided with a plasma TV, internet access, tea and coffee-making facilities, an electronic safe and a minibar. The fully furnished living room, dining area, attached bathroom and two dining restaurants are other facilities of the hotel.
Alfa Almror is another hotel in the vicinity of the residential district. It has 80 rooms equipped with a kitchen, seating area, Wi-Fi access, a swimming pool and a garden with a playground.
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES IN AL MUWAIJI
There is plenty of parking spaces in Al Muwaiji. Villas come with multiple parking spaces within the house whereas apartments offer an allocated parking spot for each residence. Visitors can use the public parking facility available outside the residential units.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN AL MUWAIJI
The well-connected road network system provides an easy to access neighbouring areas of the emirate via private car. Hazza bin Sultan Street lies on the western side of the district that connects to the Zakher roundabout from where you can head to one of the major highways of the emirate, E95. This road connects the villages on the eastern side to the main city.
For public transportation in Al Muwaiji, residents can use the bus and taxi services. There are a few bus stations located on the northwestern side of the area from where residents can take Bus 830, 970 and 980 for the commute.
AMENITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCARE
SUPERMARKETS IN AL MUWAIJI
For daily grocery shopping, there are plenty of supermarkets in Al Muwaiji spread across the district. The Grocer Supermarket, Al Najah Supermarket, Aziz Grocery and Al Ain City Centre are a few of them. Al Ain Co-operative Society in Al Muwaiji is another grocery store in the neighbourhood. It also offers safe and hassle-free delivery to limited areas of the area.
CHURCHES, TEMPLES AND MOSQUES IN AL MUWAIJI
For Muslim residents, mosques in Al Muwaiji are located at short intervals. These include Masjid Sheikha Maryam bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, Mosque Abd Allah Bin Masood and Masjid Sheikh Zayed. In a short drive of 8 minutes, the famous Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Mosque is located. It is also known as Al Ain Grand Mosque which can accommodate 20,000 worshippers.
Christian community members can visit St. Mary’s Catholic Church Al Ain, Al Ain Evangelical Church and Al Ain Zion Church of God. These churches near Al Muwaiji are accessible within an 8 to 10-minute drive.
SCHOOLS IN AL MUWAIJI
People who are living in the district can find several reputable schools in Al Ain within the boundaries. The International School of Choueifat Al Ain is one of the top ones offering the SABIS curriculum for kindergarten to Grade 12 students. It is a co-educational school with a range of sports facilities such as an indoor sports hall, pool, gym and outdoor sports court.
Parents looking for a US-curriculum-based school can opt for Al Dhafra Private School in the area. Al Manahil School and Global English School are other schools in Al Muwaiji.
The neighbouring district, Asharej is home to the top universities in Al Ain and is located within a 10-minute drive. These include United Arab Emirates University and Abu Dhabi University Al Ain Campus.
CLINICS AND HOSPITALS IN AL MUWAIJI
For the immediate healthcare facility, SEHA Al Muwaiji Healthcare Centre in the residential community offers wide-ranging medical facilities. Other clinics in Al Muwaiji are Dar Optics LLC, Al Mamoon Medical Centre and Royal Smile Medical Centre.
In an 8-minute drive lies Al Ain Hospital offering quality patient care in the city. It is one of the best hospitals in Al Ain with 11 clinical departments, a blood bank and a dialysis service centre for the convenience of visitors. Other hospitals nearby include NMC Speciality Hospital, Mediclinic Al Ain Hospital and Burjeel Royal Hospital.
NEARBY AREAS
Al Muwaiji district is surrounded by popular areas of Al Ain. Asharej and Al Marakhaniya are located on the western side of the community while Al Mutarad lies on the eastern side. To its south is Falaj Hazzaa whereas Industrial Area Al Ain is situated to the south-western side.
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LIFESTYLE
SHOPPING, DINING AND NIGHTLIFE
MALLS NEAR AL MUWAIJI
Al Jimi Mall is one of the best malls in Al Ain located near the community. The mall is home to popular brands such as H&M, Aldo and Red Tag. One can find several jewellery shops in the mall as well including Atasay, Damas, Pure Gold and Zen Diamond. It is located a 9-minute drive away in Al Jimi area.
Al Ain Mall near Al Muwaiji features 350 retail centres, 30 dining options and up to 3,000 parking spaces. Besides shopping, the mall also has entertainment facilities for people of all ages. There are a bowling and billiard centre, a Grand Cineplex and a full-sized ice rink made of real ice. Other malls nearby include Al Foah Mall, Al Markhaniah Mall and Hili Mall.
RESTAURANTS IN AL MUWAIJI
Restaurants in Al Muwaiji include Sardina Seafood Restaurant, 101 Café & Restaurant and Pizza Felice. New Season is located on the ground floor of City Seasons Al Ain serving a variety of cuisine including Mediterranean, Arabic and Asian. Ayla Restaurant is a fine dining restaurant famous for serving international cuisine. It is located a 7-minute drive away from the residential community.
BEACHES NEAR AL MUWAIJI
Residents can visit Abu Dhabi to spend a fun day at one of the exotic beaches of the emirate with their families as the coastal area is located far away from Al Ain. The nearest beaches include Al Raha Beach and Yas Beach which could take up to one and a half hour’s drive to reach.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND NOTABLE LANDMARKS
Qasr Al Muwaiji is one of the notable landmarks of Al Ain located in Al Muwaiji district. It is the generational home of the Al Nahyan family and the birthplace of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The fort which was used for date plantation in 1966, after the restoration, was declared the UAE’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012. The exhibition at Qasr Al Muwaiji showcases the life of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan while the courtyard is also worth seeing. Other amenities for visitors include on-site parking, a complimentary multimedia guide, workshops and other traditional events.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, FITNESS AND BEAUTY
Al Muwaiji is home to Al Ain Ladies Park, also known as Al Basra Park. It is one of the best parks in Al Ain with a play area for children. The public park also has benches and a small refreshment corner for the convenience of visitors. Other parks nearby include Falaj Hazzaa Ladies Park, Al Jahili Park and Baladiya Park.
Fitness enthusiasts can head to Springs Health Club and Body Masters Gym in Al Muwaiji for their workout session. Springs Health Club in City Seasons Hotel is a fully-equipped gym with trained instructors and steam and sauna rooms.
There are plenty of salons in Al Muwaiji such as Hush Spa Ladies Centre, Havva Spa and Al Ain Brade Beauty Salon.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Residents can visit nearby communities to attend seasonal events. Al Murabaa Heritage Festival at Al Murabaa Fort honours the traditions of the UAE. Al Ain Mall in Al Murabaa also hosts annual events such as Flag Day and fun carnivals.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Al Muwaiji offers a family-friendly ambience as the residential community is home to well-maintained residences equipped with numerous facilities. However, residents have fewer options when it comes to public transport.
FAQs about Al Muwaiji
Where is Al Muwaiji located?
Al Muwaiji is a residential area in Al Ain set in the heart of the city.
What are the types of properties available in Al Muwaiji?
There is a mix of apartments and villas in the area available for rent and sale purposes.
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Location
- Al Ain International Airport is 19-minutes away
- Al Ain Mall is a 13-minute drive away
- It will take 9-minutes to reach Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium
- 6-minutes to Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club
Contents
- 1 NEIGHBOURHOOD
- 2 LIFESTYLE
- 3 Location
